Celebrating Community Inclusion – Beaufort Association’s 65th Anniversary
Until the late 1950s and early 1960s, children and adults labeled as “mentally retarded” were often put in institutions and forgotten. 65 years ago, a small group of parents, teachers, and friends in the Comox Valley, gathered with a clear goal: to end the practice of institutionalization and provide local, supportive services for individuals and their families. Beaufort Society was incorporated June 28, 1960 and is the longest running service provider to people with disabilities in the Comox Valley. Other service providers also formed shortly thereafter and embraced the need for change, acceptance and inclusion. On this night, we will celebrate the Comox Valley’s determination to break barriers and build community inclusion.
What: Celebrating 65 Years of Breaking Barriers and Building Community Inclusion
When: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Where: 40 Knots Winery’s stunning property at 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox
How: Purchase a $25 ticket through the PayPal button, Eventbrite or cash at BAI, 495 6th Street, Courtenay, B.C.